Proven low-inertia, oil-shear design ends fade and early failures, raises cycle rates and output capabilities. 11 models cover needs at all extremes - up to 600+ CPM or 500 brake hp

NOVEMBER 2003 - Posidyne® oil-shear clutch/brakes keep their cool and offer critical performance reserve for 24/7 reliability in cycling of heavy loads in mining, mineral processing, lumber production, and industry's most demanding conditions and applications. American-made, the versatile Posidyne® clutch/brakes come in 11 basic models offering unmatched range of capabilities - up to 600+ cycles per minute (CPM) or 500 brake hp with up to 10X longer service life. Developed specifically for extreme conditions, the proven problem solvers end fade and early failures with conventional clutch/brakes and can make 70-150 and higher CPMs a practical reality. Proprietary oil-shear design by Force Control Industries dissipates heat, reduces friction wear, and cushions engagement shocks - all saving on energy, downtime and maintenance costs. Enhancing application versatility, each basic model size is available with five control logic options, four cooling system choices, and eight different mounting configurations.

Posidyne® clutch/brakes transmit torque by shearing automatic transmission fluid between the multiple friction discs, reducing wear contact for exceptionally long service life. The fluid absorbs the heat of engagement and dissipates it through the housing. The high thermal capacity virtually eliminates torque fade, provides excellent positioning repeatability in cycling applications, and enables higher cycle rates and output capabilities. Proprietary stack-the-deck engineering - multiple small-diameter disks on the brake stack - optimizes friction area while reducing inertia for world-class accel/decel in fast cycling operations.

Fluid shear also cushions engagement to reduce load shocks and component stresses for long drive life with minimum of maintenance. Pneumatic actuation makes it easy to precisely control both torque and engagement speeds with an ordinary pressure regulator, as well as adjust for rapid or soft starts/stops. The design reduces high starting in-rush currents and associated power factor imbalance, saving on energy costs.

For additional information on Posidyne® clutch/brakes, contact: Force Control Industries Inc., 3660 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield OH 45014. Phone: 513-868-0900. Fax: 513-868-2105. Internet: www.forcecontrol.com. E-mail: info@forcecontrol.com

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